Grading and reporting are among the most emotional issues in education. Most grading systems have not changed for more than a century and despite a mountain of evidence testifying to the ineffectiveness of traditional grading practices, the vast majority of schools persist in them. Even more recent movements, such as “standards-based grading,” are fraught with peril if they are not established on a firm foundation of trust and communication among faculty, students, parents, administrators, and governing board members. This workshop equips participants to analyze their existing grading and reporting structure and leave with a plan to make significant improvements that will bear fruit in the form of better engagement and student results.

DAY 1

Grading and reporting are among the most emotional issues in education. Most grading systems have not changed for more than a century and despite a mountain of evidence testifying to the ineffectiveness of traditional grading practices, the vast majority of schools persist in them. Even more recent movements, such as “standards-based grading,” are fraught with peril if they are not established on a firm foundation of trust and communication among faculty, students, parents, administrators, and governing board members. This workshop equips participants to analyze their existing grading and reporting structure and leave with a plan to make significant improvements that will bear fruit in the form of better engagement and student results.

Day 2

High Impact Leadership: What Matters Most for Student Results

Dr. Reeves will address the factors that matter most for effective educational leadership. “Even when faculties, students, home environment, and socioeconomic status are the same, leaders make a profound difference for students.” This presentation will include national and international evidence on student achievement and engagement. There will also be opportunities for participants to engage in questions, challenges, and the sharing of success stories.

Topics to be considered include:

1. The latest evidence on how leaders and teachers influence student achievement
2. The seven elements of effective leadership in education
3. The power of focus in improving student results and teaching excellence
4. How schools promote (and sometimes undermine) creativity and critical thinking
5. The power of student engagement – and how schools can increase it

Dr. Reeves is the author of more than 30 books and more than 100 articles on leadership and educational effectiveness. Twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series, Doug was named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education. Dr. Reeves received both the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Parent’s Choice Award for his writing for children and parents. His career of work in professional learning led to the Contribution to the Field Award from the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward). For his international work, Dr. Reeves was named the William Walker Scholar by the Australian Council of Educational Leaders.

His volunteer activities include FinishTheDissertation.org, providing free and non-commercial support for doctoral students, and The SNAFU Review, publishing the essays, poetry, stories, and artwork of disabled veterans. Doug lives with his family in downtown Boston. He Tweets @DouglasReeves, blogs at creativeLeadership.net, and can be reached at 1.781.710.9633.

Accommodations

Morrison recommends staying at the Herkang Hotel or the Taichung Maison de Chine Hotel. Both hotels are a 20 min walk or 8 min. taxi ride to Morrison Academy: